The midfielder pleads with the referee in the Serie A match after he was the subject of racist chants

He walked off in protest during the clash after he was brandished a yellow card by referee Daniele Minelli during the closing stages of his club’s 1-0 defeat.

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Muntari was then handed a one-game ban as he was booked for protesting about the abuse as well being shown a further yellow card due to leaving the pitch before the close of play, but thankfully his impending suspension has been lifted.

The Italian Football Federation has decided to lift his ban following global protests from the football world.

Speaking after the match, the 32-year-old said: “What am I supposed to do? Just stand there and let it go?